Night-Shift Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NICU/Adult

Dallas Center United Methodist; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center in Midlothian, Texas, seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide a full range of respiratory care services for both adults and neonates. The role requires current BLS and ACLS certifications, with NRP/PALS to be obtained within one year of hire, and Texas license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Responsibilities include ABG analysis, PFTs, ventilator support, airway maintenance and related therapies, along with equipment troubleshooting,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification required.
• Current Advanced Cardio Life Support certification required.
• NRP, Pediatric Advanced Life Support — must obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Currently licensed in good standing as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by Texas Medical Board.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• At least 6 months respiratory care experience.
• NICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapeutics including oxygen administration and weaning, aerosol and humidity therapy, IPPB, Incentive Spirometry, airway maintenance, bronchial hygiene, chest physiotherapy, CPR and mechanical ventilation.
• Performs and reports prescribed cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures including arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function studies, and electrocardiograms.
• Prepares a treatment evaluation including bedside respiratory physical assessment, patient interview and review of patient’s medical record.
• Perform appropriate actions using critical thinking skills.
• Must be able to interpret the CXR, ABG, and PFTs when reviewing patient data.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots all cardiopulmonary equipment such as artificial airways, ventilators, oxygen analyzers, oxygen delivery devices and blood gas analyzers.
• Participates in tasks related to infection control, safety and quality assurance.
• Performs required cleaning and maintenance of all cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
• Utilizes appropriate customer scripting as evidenced by observation and improved patient satisfaction.
• Perform other job duties as required

Skills

RRT certification

Adult & Neonate care

BLS certified

ACLS certified

NRP/PALS within 1 year

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center in Midlothian, Texas, seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide a full range of respiratory care services for both adults and neonates. The role requires current BLS and ACLS certifications, with NRP/PALS to be obtained within one year of hire, and Texas license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Responsibilities include ABG analysis, PFTs, ventilator support, airway maintenance and related therapies, along with equipment troubleshooting,